notions
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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But if the “Descovy is better” notion’s origins are in Gilead’s interest and perpetuated by inaccurate lawsuit advertisements, its widespread dissemination has been exacerbated by social media users—particularly gay and bisexual men.
From Slate • Feb. 6, 2020
Sure, the notion’s more the wishful thinking of a Franken-CEO built from the egos of Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Sergey Brin, Larry Page and Mark Zuckerberg.
From Time • May 28, 2014
At the notion’s most overblown moment this spring, the hype was of the dawn of a “golden decade.”
From New York Times • Sep. 19, 2011
Others argue that the notion's underlying assumptions do not hold up.
From Time Magazine Archive
My notion's they're a deal like ourselves, and some of 'em fancies the square racket dull and safe, while some takes a deal kindlier to the other.
From Robbery under Arms; a story of life and adventure in the bush and in the Australian goldfields by Boldrewood, Rolf
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